MLK Community Healthcare
Community hospital in Los Angeles, CA
- Hiring days and evenings
From 4 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
For the MLK Community Healthcare hiring team
4 nursing students, new grads and nurses on Nursing Mastery who want to work in California are open to offers for your roles.
- OR2 roles · 0 who fit
- Ambulatory1 role · 4 who fit
- GI1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is a community healthcare system based in Los Angeles, California, centered around Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital and its affiliated ambulatory clinics.
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- OR nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Los Angeles
Nursing here
Benefits
However, Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 4.0 out of 5 stars, indicating competitive compensation and benefits. The stated hourly RN pay range of $43.29 to $67.10 depending on experience suggests a structured compensation system. Contact for nursing applications is available via marismartinez@mlkch.org.
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The hard parts
Management rated lower at 3.6 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Job security and advancement opportunities rated 3.6 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Safety-net hospital serving high-need populations may present resource and workload challenges
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Emotional demands of working with underserved patient populations
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Los Angeles, CA
With living costs about 14% above the national average, an $80k–$150k nurse salary typically means renting in vibrant Koreatown, East Hollywood, or Glendale rather than buying on the Westside. From tree-lined Pasadena and family-friendly Encino to coastal Mar Vista, Los Angeles rewards relocating nurses with distinct pockets of neighborhood community.
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- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,933/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,939/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does MLK Community Healthcare hire new grads?
3 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
OR (2), ambulatory (1) and GI (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to MLK Community Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at MLK Community Healthcare
RN OR Full Time Evening
$53–$84/hr
- RN
- 10-hour evenings
- Perioperative Nursing
Want to work here?
The hiring team at MLK Community Healthcare sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- mlkch.org
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